Re: [lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
Alice - one place you might want to research is Lace in Calais in northern France (one end of the chunnel). They have a big manufactured lace industry - smuggled machines from Nottingham. I haven't been to the Museum there, but do have a couple of pieces of lace from friends who live close by. Malvary, back in Ottawa where it looks like a sunny day. From: Alice Howell [EMAIL PROTECTED] I had planned to make a quick trip via tunnel train from Brussels to London, and then tunnel train back to Paris. It would be a bit expensive for just a couple days because the tunnel train is not part of the rail pass that I have, but VA's lace collection is worth visiting (when open). So I'm exploring alternatives for those couple days alloted to London. Alice - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
Hello, Courtrai? Linen and lace museums. A wonderfull museum. In Belgium, near Lille. http://www.dentellieres.com/Musee/Courtrai/courtrai2.htm Sof from France Sue Babbs a écrit : While in Normandy, you might also want to go to Alencon (needle lace) and Argentan - assuming there are still lace museums in either place. Also there's an interesting linen museum somewhere in the area between Bruges and Calais, but I can't remember it;s name. Maybe some of our French friends can comment. Not lace - but I've always enjoyed visiting Caen - Abbaye aux Hommes for instance. -built during the reign of William the Conqueror Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
This There is a book by Mick Fouriscot called La Route des Dentelles Normandes is a lovely book but no longer actuell. Lots have changed. Ilske - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
I fly in and out of Amsterdam, and will have several days at the end of my trip to explore Amsterdam. The tours of OIDFA will quite thoroughly explore northern Netherlands with lace each day. When I arrive, I'll go south to Rotterdam and Brussels, wend my way to Bayeux, France, then across France to Paris and maybe Reims on my way to Heidelberg and to cruise the Rhine River. Finally I go north through Germany and west to Grongingen. I will see lots of lace in Netherlands and some lace in Begium and in Bayeux. In France I'll be visiting Cathedrals since I can't find much lace. There's a textile museum in Heidelberg that might have some lace. I had planned to make a quick trip via tunnel train from Brussels to London, and then tunnel train back to Paris. It would be a bit expensive for just a couple days because the tunnel train is not part of the rail pass that I have, but VA's lace collection is worth visiting (when open). Since I spent some time in London on my last trip, just being tourist is not worth the extra travel costs (even though it would be fun to see London again). I can buy a lot of thread/bobbins/etc at OIDFA for that $300. Even a nice pillow. So I'm exploring alternatives for those couple days alloted to London. Alice - Original Message From: Ilske Thomsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alice, make sure that you could see lace in Brugge I know that in the museums there take away from display the laces. Do you have Amsterdam in your mind, there are also some places with lace.m - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
While in Normandy, you might also want to go to Alencon (needle lace) and Argentan - assuming there are still lace museums in either place. Also there's an interesting linen museum somewhere in the area between Bruges and Calais, but I can't remember it;s name. Maybe some of our French friends can comment. Not lace - but I've always enjoyed visiting Caen - Abbaye aux Hommes for instance. -built during the reign of William the Conqueror Sue - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
There is a book by Mick Fouriscot called La Route des Dentelles Normandes which covers several lace places between Bayeux and Paris.such as Alencon, Argentan, Caen and Courseulles. I take issue with the statement that you have to visit Cathedrals in France because you can't find much lace. In the Le Puy area you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a bobbin lace center. Especially interesting would be the new museum in Retournac which I am dying to see. However, I will grant you that it is hard to find since it is a bit off the standard tourist path, unless you are a person who is inclined to take winery tours. (Not such a hardship, actually.) Nearby Lyon, a possible base for touring the Le Puy area, is also a textile center, but of woven silk, although the museum in Lyon has a nice lace display. Perhaps you should include Antwerp and a trip to the Charles Borromeus Church. You will need to co-ordinate the day very carefully for this, since it is only open one day a week. Rarely visited in Belgium is the small Mechlin Museum in Bonheiden, but still quite interesting. Although you do not mention Vienna as a possible stop, there is a display, or at least there was a display, to die for at the Museum of Industrial Art there. Since, no photography was allowed and there was no book about the lace, I have only the memory of ecstatic enjoyment. Sounds like a great trip. Devon **Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch Cooking with Tyler Florence on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?NCID=aolfod000302) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
The linen museum near Bruges (also near a university) has a wonderful modern lace gallery - the gallery is modern, the lace is traditional and very varied. That is well worth a visit. Patricia in Wales [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
On Thu, 22 May 2008 10:49:12 -0700 (PDT), Alice wrote: There's a textile museum in Heidelberg that might have some lace. The Max Berk museum is 2-3 km from the centre of Heidelberg, a short bus ride along the river out of town. The museum is in two buildings, one housing a permanent collection and one for changing exhibitions. I have been twice to see the Lace Biennale which is a temporary exhibition. The permanent collection was interesting becuase I'm interested in textiles generally, but had little lace that I remember; the lace was on clothing I think. The special exhibitions are 24 February to 13 July 2008 Quilt Art 20 18 June to 7 September 2008 Magical Machines (not textiles) -- Money can't buy everything. That's what credit cards are for. Steph Peters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tatting, lace stitching page http://www.sandbenders.demon.co.uk/index.htm - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: [lace] Re: [lace) OIDFA trip (was VA)
Thanks for all the ideas so far. The Carolus Borromeus Church in (or near) Antwerp has the lace room open only on Wednesday. i finally found it on the net -- a couple hours in the morning, and 2-4 in the afternoon. If I went there directly from the airport, I could just make it for the last hour, I think. Providing I'm not suffering too severely with jet lag. But it's worth a try. I'm considering the other suggestions that have come. Some are in the area I'll be traveling, and some are beyond my reach. Even if the Heidelberg museum doesn't have much lace, it could be interesting. I do some quilting, also, so the Quilt Art could be of much interest. I had planned to go there but had forgotten what the special exhibit was. It will be a fun trip, whatever I end up seeing. Thanks again for all suggestions. Alice in Oregon -- 26 days to go. - Original Message On Thu, 22 May 2008 10:49:12 -0700 (PDT), Alice wrote: There's a textile museum in Heidelberg that might have some lace. The Max Berk museum is 2-3 km from the centre of Heidelberg, a short bus ride along the river out of town. The special exhibitions are 24 February to 13 July 2008 Quilt Art 20 18 June to 7 September 2008 Magical Machines (not textiles) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
